Here are 10 popular Hindu festivals in india: 1. Diwali (Festival of Lights), 2. Holi (Festival of Colors), 3. Navratri/Durga Puja, 4. Dussehra, 5. Ganesh Chaturthi, 6. Krishna Janmashtami, 7. Maha Shivaratri, 8. Raksha Bandhan, 9. Onam, and 10. Makar Sankranti.
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Here's a little more detail on each:
Here are 10 popular Hindu festivals in india
1. Diwali:
Celebrated to commemorate the return of Lord Rama to Ayodhya after a 14-year exile, it's a festival of lights and signifies the victory of good over evil.
Known as the Festival of Colors, it celebrates the arrival of spring and the victory of good over evil.
3. Navratri/Durga Puja:
A nine-day festival dedicated to Goddess Durga, symbolizing her victory over the demon Mahishasura.
4. Dussehra:
Celebrated after Navratri, it commemorates the victory of Lord Rama over the demon king Ravana.
5. Ganesh Chaturthi:
Celebrates the birth of Lord Ganesha, the god of wisdom, prosperity, and good fortune.
6. Krishna Janmashtami:
Celebrates the birth of Lord Krishna, a major deity in Hinduism.
7. Maha Shivaratri:
A festival dedicated to Lord Shiva, often observed with fasting and prayers.
8. Raksha Bandhan:
A festival that celebrates the bond between brothers and sisters, where sisters tie a sacred thread (rakhi) on their brothers' wrists.
9. Onam:
A harvest festival celebrated in Kerala, honoring King Mahabali's annual visit from the underworld.
10. Makar Sankranti:
A festival that marks the sun's transition into the Capricorn zodiac sign, often celebrated with the flying of kites.
